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Jere Richardson Obituary


JERE L. RICHARDSON  
Jere L. Richardson, age 72, of Ashburn, VA, formerly of Reston, VA died on February 22, 2011 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital Center. He was born on September 25, 1938 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Forrest and Evelyn Dawson Richardson. Jere was the beloved husband of 46 years of Nancy Richardson, loving and devoted father of Jere Richardson, Jr. and his wife Denice of West Chester, PA, Jennifer Dugan and her husband Terry of Potomac Falls, VA, Elizabeth DiLoreta and her husband John of Ashburn, VA and Fred Richardson and his wife Melissa of Leesburg, VA, brother of Nancy James and her husband Thomas of Springfield, OH, proud grandfather of Justin, Patraic, Keeley, Ashley, Andrew, Kyra, Rachael, Jason, Ryan, Sean, Kieran, Michael and Ella. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 11900 Lawyers Road, Reston, VA, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 26 at 10 a.m. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Harmony Foundation International, Inc., 110 Seventh Avenue North, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37203 or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Adams-Green Funeral Home, Herndon, VA (www.adamsgreen.com).  

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 24, 2011.

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Michelle Iacovino

March 2, 2011

Jere and family-

The loss of a parent forces us to face many emotions. Just reading of the accomplishments of your dad makes me very hopefull your grief will transition into memories which will comfort you. Please know, this is a path we all will walk, and those who care for you will support you with each step you take.

Dave Church

February 25, 2011

Jere, I will always cherish our friendship as co-workers; simply put, you were the best.

Dolly Knopp

February 24, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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